Prizes Offered for Essays on Crop Diversification
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce The Mobile Item and The Mobile Register with President John T. Cochran of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad announce cash prizes for best essays on crop diversification. Three prizes per county in thirteen counties, winners hosted in Mobile for two days with travel by rail arranged free of cost plus entertainment.
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Mobile
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Item
Mobile Register
John T. Cochrane
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad
A. 7. ‘and
Cochrane
Chamber of Commerce
Item and Register
Yale President Hadley Warns Against Politics by the Poor
President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale argues that independents are needed in politics. He says those dependent on salaries may face choosing duty or position and warns against ordinary citizens avoiding public office. Critics fear this could threaten republican government and widen plutocracy while denying average men existence in public service.
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Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
Hadley
Dehorning Calves With Caustic Potash Recipe
A Farm and Fireside tip explains dehorning calves when very young using caustic potash applied to the button. The guide warns to clip hair first and apply sparingly so caustic does not run onto the skin, noting that with proper use the horn will not develop.
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Fireside
Saline Matter in Old Pane Cited by US Geological Survey
The piece argues there is no danger of salt scarcity for the next millennium and reassures readers about salt supply. it notes the United States Geological Survey reports that the volume of saline matter in old pane is somewhat more than the stated quantity.
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United States
Ivey
Old Pane
Unusual Texas Jail Headlines Prompt County Watch
Articles from Burnett and Dallas papers note jail occupancy varies greatly with Sheriff Zimmerman in Burnett County reporting few prisoners while western counties house prisons as warehouses. The Dallas Morning News says jails are used as hay barns coal houses private dwellings and camp houses for wagon-yard drivers as serious crime remains rare in many counties.
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Texas
Great Commonwealth
Burnett Bulletin
Burnett County
Zimmerman
Dallas Morning News
Factory Help Safe Guarded
The Victoria parliament enacted a factories act to guard workers near moving machinery. It prohibits females with long hair unsecured and males in loose garments near moving gear and makes operators and factory owners liable for unguarded machines. The minister for labor gains expanded powers to halt use of any machine to prevent accidents.
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Victoria
Labor
Honey Boy Evans Dies After Illness
George Evans known as Honey Boy to theater crowds is dead after a illness. He was popular in Mobile and admired for his stage skills with his company. His passing brings regret to audiences who saw him in person and on tour.
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Honey Boy
Evans
George Evans
Mr. Evans
Mobile
Florida Exchange Urges Pigs and Pecans Venture
A Florida exchange praises pigs and pecans as a good combination and says large parts of Florida suit both. It urges readers to pursue the idea and "land on easy street." The note hints the exchange may have seen a Mobile paper’s example of similar efforts.
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Florida Exchange
Florida
Oyster Commission Offices Closes in Mobile
The closing of oyster commission offices in Mobile is a calamity to the industry. Col. John Craft as its president had done untiring and unselfish work on behalf of the oyster industry.
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Oyster Commission
Mobile
Col
John Craft
Huntaville Daily Times
Residents complain about Frog Pond near Spring Hill
A Mobile resident writes to The Item protesting a wagon yard near Spring Hill avenue cluttered with a fetid pond and loud frog chorus. The letter urges cleanup and suggests displaying 70 or 80 frog varieties to showcase local industry and deter pests. It cites swarms of flies and sanitation concerns as a public interest issue.
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Frog Pond
Spring Hill Avenue
Mobile
Old Shell Road
Frog Opera Company
Louisiana
Florida
Exposition Company
Broad Street
Cotton not to be made contraband seen in London papers
London reports in March that British circles believe the government will not declare cotton contraband. The Daily Express and The Express both warn it would be dangerous if true and suggest buying all U S cotton to prevent German access for explosives.
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London
The
Daily Express
the Express
United States
Germany
Lent Services Across Churches Parish Schedules Lent Masses
The article lists Lent schedules for multiple churches including St. Vincent's St. Joseph's St. Matthew's St. Margaret's Episcopal Trinity Church and St. John's Episcopal. It covers mass times rosary way of the cross benediction sermons and union services with details on dates speakers and locations. Notable names include Rev D A Brady Rev J McCreary Rev Matthew Brewster Rev A G Richards and Rev Gardiner C Tucker. Churches span Cathedral St Vincent's St. Joseph's St. Matthew's St. Margaret's Episcopal Trinity and St. John's with services across Lawrence Palmetto Cedar Point Road and nearby streets.
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St. Vincent's Church
Lawrence and
Palmetto Streets
D. A. Brady
E. Cummings
Spring Hill College
Christ Our Strength
St. Matthew's Church
St. Matthew's
J McCreary
St. Margaret's Church
Cedar Point Road
Methodist Churches Local Church Schedules and Preaching
A compiled list of Methodist and Baptist church details including pastors, Sunday school times, and preaching schedules across multiple areas. Notable entries include Broad Street S W Roberts Epworth League 6 30 p m and Government Street Rev E A Donnelly preaching 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Epworth League at 6 45 p m.
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D. D
Broad Street
S. W. Roberts
Foe
Grube
Epworth League
Crichton
Trotter
B. C. Glenn
O. de Dilling
Dauphin Way
L. H
Chappelle, Jr
Toulminville
D. Y. Register
Whistler
F. M.atchison
Stor
War Bread Debate in Congress and Public Health Alarm
Washington reports a March 6 column by Victor Elliott arguing against adulterating wheat flour with corn starch to create war bread. Experts warn mixed flour lowers nutrition, risks rickets, and could spark epidemics among children, while advocates claim price relief for bread. The piece notes 10 000 mills would need inspectors and cites potential labeling gaps.
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Washington
United States
Willy Nilly
Congress
Mobile Travelers' Association to Meet at Cawthon Hotel
The Mobile Travelers' Association will hold a meeting in the Cawthon Hotel committee rooms Saturday at 8 o'clock to discuss crop diversification laws for hotel betterment and other traveler interests. Secretary J Guy Britton invites all local and visiting traveling men to attend.
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Mobile Travelers’ Association
Cawthon Hotel
J. Guy Britton
North Side Baptist Church Events and Mission Services
The notice lists services at North Side Baptist Church 263 N Conception St with Rev D W Bosdell D D pastor including Bible school at 9 30 am and services 11 am and 7 36 pm Today morning theme The Lord's Supper and evening The Second Coming of Christ A Wednesday 7 30 pm prayer meeting Norwegian Seamen's Mission led by Rev Andreas Kielland with a 10 30 am Sunday service The Art to Tell the Truth and Young Seamen's Christian Association meetings with temperance sessions all Scandinavian ladies and gentlemen are welcome.
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Presbyterian
Government Street
Government
Jackson Streets
Henry Wade du Bose
R. O. Harris
Christian Endeavor Society
First Baptist Church
Jefferson Streets
John W. Phillips
D. D
T. H. Frazer
Squadron of America
Texas Street Baptist Mission
Texas Street
George W. McRae
Calvary Baptist Church
Cedar
North Carolina
George W. McRaw
William J. Young
North Side Baptist
N. Conception Street
D. W. Bosdell
G. J. Abney
Christ
Norwegian Seamen's Mission
Andreas Kielland
Young Seamen's Christian Association
Church meeting place moved to 64 North Royal Street
The Church of Christ renames its meeting place to 64 North Royal Street starting next Sunday. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with preaching by Minister Augustus Shanks at 11 a.m. on the sermon subject Esau.
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Church of Christ
Dearborn
North Carolina
North Royal Street
Augustus Shanks
Esau
Lawyer Dies Saving Four From Philadelphia Fire
Louis Silverman a Philadelphia lawyer sacrificed his life saving four people from a blaze that damaged Dr Nathan Blumbergs home at 708 Pine Street He gave the alarm and reached the Blumbergs room before flames drove him back He died from burns and suffocation after aiding others and awakening a medical student who escaped the window. Two firemen and a lodger were hurt.
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Philadelphia
Louis Silverman
Nathan Blumberg
Pine Street
Silverman
Blumberg
Blu
Nine Houston Doctors Guilty of Mail Fraud Charges
Nine local physicians from Houston were found guilty of using the mails to defraud. They allegedly advertised for patients and sent stereotyped treatment instructions regardless of ailment. Decoy letters and test substances were used to elicit responses from potential victims.
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Houston
Texas
Nathan A. Hughes
August Marable
J. E. Corl
Walter P. Pegram
A. G. Olsen
T. W. Hughes
Edward Parlan
J. P. Allen
OO. F. Bourgue
FADS AND FANCIES FOR THE MOTORIST
A note on car accessories describes a flat bottom hat box with a top handle for carrying by hand. It’s crafted in black automobile leather, lined with flowered cretenne, and includes a veil pocket and a cushion for pins. Tipperary hats feature straw in staple colors with satin bands and gilt buckles paired with plaid dust coats for Southern trips. Veils match in white chiffon with plaid borders.
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Tipperary
Chauffeur Charged After Fatal Hit and Run Injury
Norman Jefferson, a chauffeur living at 113 Claiborne Street, faces a reckless driving charge after allegedly striking Turner Wood of 72 Reed Avenue, injuring him severely and failing to stop. Wood remains bedridden from the injuries.
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Norman Jefferson
Claiborne Street
Jefferson
Turner Wood
Reed Avenue
Wood
Probers Go into All Departments
Special to The Item. Alabama lawmakers press a vigorous statewide investigation led by chairman Henry P. Merritt to uncover waste and misdeeds in state departments. The report notes officials fear the inquisitors’ probing eye and details the heavy emphasis on itemized expenditures and potential misuse of funds.
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Montgomery
Ala
Denmark
Legislative Investigating Committee
Henry P. Merritt
Prose
State Capitol
Ieeee
Itheir
Salaam
Capitol
Auto Collision Injures Three In Mobile Block
About 30 o clock Thursday evening an automobile with Mrs. W. J. Schewing of Birmingham Miss Louise Boone of Mobile and driver Henry Ahearn struck a bad road spot at Reed avenue and Dauphin street. The impact caused slight injuries to Mrs. Schewing and the other passengers.
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W. J. Schewing
Birmingham
Louise Boone
Mobile
Henry Ahearn
Reed Avenue
Dauphin Street
A Wife in Name Only Ends Its Run at Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre hosts the Jewell Kelley stock company for final performances of the comedy drama A Wife in Name Only with vaudeville acts. Matinee today offers ten cent children admission, and Mr Kelley and Miss Morris receive praise for leading roles as a complete bill change starts Monday night.
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Lyric Theatre
Jewell Kelley
Kelley
Miss Morris
Empire Show Headlines A Daughters Inheritance Reel
Norma Talmadge stars in A Daughter's Strange Inheritance at the Empire with Vitagraph three reel feature. The plot centers on a girl who inherits a liquor habit from her mother and fights to break free. Also showing is G M Anderson in Broncho's Billy's Brother, a Western drama.
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Vitagraph Company
the Empire
Norma Talmadge
G. M. Anderson
Billy
Woman Credits Cardui For Relief From Ills
Mrs. Owen F. Wells of Jonesville Virginia writes that Cardus the woman's tonic alleviated her womanly troubles and enabled easier childbirth. She urges other women to try Cardui citing personal relief and urges readers to share the message.
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Cardus
Owen F. Wells
Cardui
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People’s Forum
St. John’s Church
Monroe Streets
Gardiner C. Tucker
Matthew Brewster
Trinity
St. Anthony and
A. G. Richards
St. John's Church
St. Mark's Church
St. Paul's Church
Grace Chapel
J. T. McCan
Alabama
Victor Elliott
City Bank
Jonesville, Va
Empire Theatre
Norma Talmadge van Dyke Brooke
Vitagraph
Broncho Billy
Lyric
Jewell Kelley Stock CO
Eeel
Britton
F. L. Tapia
Dauphin ST
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